Croy v. State

Quillian, Presiding Judge.

Defendant appeals his conviction for escape from lawful confinement after having been convicted and sentenced to confinement. Held:

1. Defendant was apparently free on bond and was present when the trial started. After the jury was selected a short recess was had, after which defendant did not reappear for the trial. The trial court declared that defendant had voluntarily absented himself, directed that a plea of not guilty be entered and proceeded with the trial over defense counsel’s objection that defendant was being denied his rights of confrontation. The record…